Objective: To assess the prevalence, characteristics as well as the associated factors of skin conditions in Urban Bangkok Monks

Materials and methods: The study population consisted of 184Thai monks who aged 35 years old and above, having been ordinated for at least 1 year from twenty-two temples in Dusit and Nhog chok districts, Bangkok. Health survey collected by self-administered questionnaire whereas dermatologic symptoms, conditions and Fitzpatrick skin type of the monks were asked and examined by dermatologist. Data were analyzed for prevalence as well as relevance of skin conditions and daily life activities.

Results: 184 monks with the mean age of 43.89±18.39 years were included. Most of them have Fitzpatrick skin type 4. Pigmentary disorders from aging process were the most common follow by foot problems and xerosis cutis. The foot conditions were significantly associated with a habit of not wearing shoes but dry skin with pruritus were not statistically associated with the use and type of soap

Conclusion: Aging skin pigmentary problems, foot problems and dry skin were main skin conditions among the monks in urban areas. Wearing improper or not wearing shoe was significant factors for callus or cracked heels and Tinea Pedis